CABBAGE FOR FEEDING 301 
CABBAGE 
Cabbage has not been largely used in this coun- 
try for feeding live-stock, although knowledge as 
to its value for this purpose is undoubtedly ex- 
tending. That cabbage possesses a very distinct 
value as a succulent forage crop is well understood 
by those who grow the crop for the markets and 
use the refuse for feeding. The extra cost of grow- 
ing cabbage beyond that of growing turnips, rape 
or other similar plants has probably been the cause 
of a lack of attention to it. The disadvantages of 
cabbage as compared with the other better-known 
crops mentioned, are (1) the expense of planting; 
(2) the large plant-food requirements; (3) the 
difficulty of storing for winter use; (4) the low 
percentage of dry matter contained in the crop. 
Farmers with small areas for growing forage will 
find cabbage a useful green crop, as it is excellent 
feed for all farm animals, and it is a fairly well 
balanced ration for milch cows. 
The crop is adapted to a wide range of condi- 
tions, although its best growth may be obtained in 
cool, moist climates, as are found in the more 
northern states and in Canada, or in certain re- 
gions along the shore, as on Long Island, where 
the atmospheric conditions seem to be- peculiarly 
favorable. The crop may be planted in a rotation, 
taking the place of oats in a rotation of corn, oats, 
